31 Years of Churchill’s

Last year, when Little Haiti’s best and only sort-of-English pub turned 30, we got a tad worried. Would Dave Daniels take the milestone as an opportunity to finally sell the place? The answer was no, and though it seems like Daniels is perennially talking about ridding himself of it, Churchill’s…

Jane Jane Pollock Performs, Screens Film at Sweat Records Saturday

Michael Arcos is one of Miami’s most gifted sons. As a filmmaker he makes movies that make people confused, giddy and sometimes a little upset. As a musician he makes music that elicits the same gut reactions. There’s something innocent about him and his art. Sometimes. There’s something dark and…

Spam Allstars, Playing Alba Lounge This Friday

Spam…it’s not just for breakfast anymore. And, really, if ever you’ve eaten it, you know you’re not missing much in the canned foods department. Spam for your ears, however, is a whole other ballgame. And this Friday, the new Sunny Isles boutique hotel Solé On the Ocean is serving it…

Local Album Review: Kingsley & Perdomo – Fake Smiles

This week, Crossfade is taking a look at a number of recent releases from Fernando Perdomo’s new local-centric label, Forward Motion.Kingsley and PerdomoFake Smiles(Forward Motion)Judging by the cover photo, these bearded, shaggy-haired minstrels could pass themselves off as twin sons from different mothers. In fact, one listen to this superb…

New Video and Local Album Review From Jill Hartmann

Fernando Perdomo is not only one of South Florida’s most prolific musicians and producers, he also now operates what is arguably becoming our most impressive local label. This summer, his imprint, Forward Motion has unveiled a stunning array of new releases well worth exploring. This week on Crossfade, we’ll be…

Strange Days at Bar Last Saturday: A Recap

“Alex Diaz, Eric Lopez-Zareno (Teepee), and Ed Wilcox* are a true super group,” says Matt Preira, promoter of this past Saturday night’s event at Bar, Strange Days. He continues, “Their individual projects have garnered a great deal of acclaim, and as a trio they are unstoppable.”Miami’s music and art scene…